The aftermath of COVID-19 will require leaders and managers of local government organizations to develop progressive emergency management and public policies. Today’s headlines exemplify this fact and proves that the elements of true leadership and civil awareness is no longer a novelty. Some leaders got it right when it mattered; a transparent government organization isContinue reading “Local Government Leadership Post COVID 19 (Part II)”
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Local Government Leadership Post COVID 19 (Part I of II)
Never has local government leaders been challenged to perform as much as they have since the COVID 19 pandemic affected their economy and their community. Coronavirus has, in many communities, inspired new industries, created new careers, and revealed incompetence of many local government leaders across the nation. These local governments face a complex and challengingContinue reading “Local Government Leadership Post COVID 19 (Part I of II)”
Legal, Ethical and Moral Regulatory Enforcement
Can you ever be ethical and moral and follow the law at the same time? Ethics and morals relate to “right” and “wrong” conduct. While they are sometimes used interchangeably, they are different, especially as they relate to code enforcement, building inspection and all other forms of regulatory enforcement. How many code officials are requiredContinue reading “Legal, Ethical and Moral Regulatory Enforcement”
Consistency in Code Enforcement—Asset or Liability?
One of the key principles of the standards known as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures) is the consistency principle. The GAAP consistency principle states that when a business has fixed a method for the accounting treatment of an item, it will enter all similar items in the exact same way in the future. Can codeContinue reading “Consistency in Code Enforcement—Asset or Liability?”
Regulatory Controls and Enforcement at Hotels, Motels and Extended Stays
Across the nation, regulatory enforcement officers and inspectors are tasked with protecting the health, welfare, and safety of its residents (and visitors) by ensuring that codes and standards are properly enforced. In addition to property maintenance and zoning, in many communities’ officers have the responsibility of regulating the maintenance of the living conditions inside transientContinue reading “Regulatory Controls and Enforcement at Hotels, Motels and Extended Stays”
The Role of Code Enforcement During the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
According to the Center for Disease Control, isolation and quarantine help protect the public by preventing exposure to people who have or may have a contagious disease. Isolation separates sick people with a quarantinable communicable disease from people who are not sick and Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed toContinue reading “The Role of Code Enforcement During the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic”
Code Enforcement Fairness and Effectiveness
Code enforcement fairness and effectiveness depends upon community respect and confidence in local government. Community cooperation with code enforcement is a product of its trust that officers will act honestly and the officer, as the public’s initial contact with the enforcement of codes and regulatory standards, must act in a manner that instills such trust.Continue reading “Code Enforcement Fairness and Effectiveness”
A Guide to Enforcing “Junk” or Inoperable Vehicle Violations
The code enforcement officer is responsible for maintaining the quality of life in a community. The fact of the matter is disorder and crime are usually inextricably linked. According to the broken windows theory, if a window in a building is broken, and is left unrepaired, all the rest of the windows will soon beContinue reading “A Guide to Enforcing “Junk” or Inoperable Vehicle Violations”
Benefits of Well-Trained Code Enforcement Staff
Having staff that are well trained in their roles can improve a municipality’s business performance in many ways. Staff satisfaction is very important, and if code enforcement officers are satisfied with their role, morale is increased, which in turn, increases work output. Training helps to make people more confident in their role. Better training meansContinue reading “Benefits of Well-Trained Code Enforcement Staff”
Decision Making for Code Enforcement Leadership
Code enforcement leaders are forced to make decisions every day and there are a variety of decision-making models available that can be used to accomplish this goal. Various scenarios require different types of responses; structured, step processes and sequences; however, one should not underestimate the emotional and human element of that decision. The decision itselfContinue reading “Decision Making for Code Enforcement Leadership”
Providing Quality Training and Consulting Services 